Having trouble viewing? Try the web version [link removed] of this email. Latest Research Clear, credible signaling by central banks of future path of interest rate policy—forward guidance—can be effective during severe economic downturns, but must be used judiciously [[link removed]]
Central Bank Forward Guidance: Handle With Care is a new study that assesses the increased use and effectiveness of forward guidance by central banks—that is, providing information to the public about the projected path of their policy interest rate to shape expectations—over the last 15 to 20 years spanning the period of the Global Financial Crisis and Great Recession to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More [[link removed]] New Fraser Institute rankings of Alberta elementary schools out today [[link removed]]
The Report Card on Alberta's Elementary Schools 2024 ranks 730 public, separate, independent and charter schools based on eight academic indicators derived from provincewide test results—and finds that contrary to common misconceptions, the data suggest every school can improve regardless of type, location, and student characteristics.
Read More [[link removed]] Commentary and Blog Posts Historic decline in Canadian living standards officially reaches five-year mark [[link removed]] by Jake Fuss and Grady Munro
While the aggregate economy grew, inflation-adjusted GDP per person declined during the second quarter of 2024.
Ottawa’s tariffs undercut Ottawa’s EV mandate [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Kenneth P. Green
Electric vehicles are vastly more expensive coming off North American assembly lines than in China.
Toronto school board’s Chromebook fixation will damage student ability to learn [[link removed]] (Appeared in the National Post) by Michael Zwaagstra
There’s a strong association between poor math scores and distraction from electronic devices including tablets and laptops.
Alberta government clings to resource revenue rollercoaster [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Tegan Hill
The province's net financial position deteriorated by $94.9 billion over this period.
Ontario’s new education minister must control civil servants and school boards [[link removed]] (Appeared in True North) by Michael Zwaagstra
The province's school boards should focus on teaching facts rather than promoting woke ideology.
B.C. taxpayers desperately need new fiscal approach from their government [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Western Standard) by Ben Eisen and Tegan Hill
The government’s projected debt will more than double over four years, from $60.7 billion to $128.8 billion.
P.E.I. school smartphone restrictions don’t go far enough [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Charlottetown Guardian) by Paige MacPherson and Alex Whalen
According to research, it takes kids 20 minutes to regain focus after just one distraction.
New Brunswick’s ‘unsustainable’ finances demand spending restraint from all parties [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner) by Alex Whalen
The province's program spending is projected to increase by a yearly average of 8.8 per cent.
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